Re: Source and Make files under Documentation directory

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On 09/08/2016 02:17 AM, Jonathan Corbet wrote:
> On Wed, 7 Sep 2016 18:11:59 -0600
> Shuah Khan <shuahkh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I noticed there are several source files and Makefiles under the
>> Documentation directory. Some of them look very much like tests.
>>
>> If they are indeed tests, maybe it is worth while to move them to
>> selftests? If you think this topic needs larger audience, I could
>> send in a KS topic for discussion. If we can identify useful tests,
>> I can volunteer to get them into selftests
> 
> Moving runnable code out of Documentation/ into tests/ or tools/ as
> appropriate has been a long-term goal, and some progress has been made.
> I don't really think we need a KS session for it, I don't think
> there's really any disagreement here; it's just a matter of getting the
> work done.  If you see something that would be better placed elsewhere and
> have the time, just send a patch making the change.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> jon
> 


Hi Jon,

Sounds good. I didn't think it needs a discussion either, just
wanted to confirm. Thanks for clearing this up.

I started looking at the tests and will start sending patches
in the next couple of weeks. I can take them through seltftests
with your Ack, if that is okay with you.


thanks,
-- Shuah
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